Sunday, November 8, 2026
9:00am – 1:00pm
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Performing Arts and Humanities Building
1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD
this event is free
UMBC String Day is designed to welcome prospective students to the UMBC Department of Music and showcase the excellence, creativity, and community of the string program. The event provides a blend of performance, interaction, and learning opportunities that:
- Introduce students to UMBC faculty and facilities.
- Encourage participation in chamber music and creative collaboration
- Support recruitment for the 2027–28 academic year
- Strengthen connections with local music programs and teachers.
And join us at 4pm for the UMBC String Faculty performing sextets by Brahms and Tchaikovsky. String Day participants will receive free tickets! More info on this concert here.
Meet the Faculty
Schedule
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Check-In
9:30 – 10:10 AM
Official Welcome & Faculty Presentation
Welcome Remarks: Prof. Yoshioka, Prof. Delgado and Hana Albrecht (Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator)
Faculty Performance: Brahms String Sextet in B flat major, op. 18 2nd mov
Early Music String Instruments Presentation: Dr. Lindsay Johnson
10:15 – 11:30 AM
String Sectionals
Concerto grosso in G minor ‘Fatto per la Notte di Natale’, Op.6 No.8
11:30 – 11:45 AM
Drink and Snacks Break
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Full Ensemble Reading Session
1:00 – 1:15 PM
Pack Up & Check-Out
1:20 – 2:00 PM
Optional Activities
Guided Facilities Tour – Led by Nathan Schuster
Early Music String Instruments Tryout – with Dr. Johnson
Directions and Parking
UMBC String Day takes place Sunday, November 8, 2026 at UMBC Performing Arts and Humanities Building (PAHB).
1000 Hilltop Circle,
Baltimore, MD 21250
There is free parking in Lot 8 in front of the main entrance of PAHB.